TREND WATCH: THE SLOUCHY SUIT

TREND WATCH: THE SLOUCHY SUIT

How to wear the latest big trend in summertime tailoring

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Don’t be afraid to go a size up

As demonstrated by the undisputed queen of the slouchy suit, Victoria Beckham (who showed several in herautumn collection), do not be afraid to wear it oversize. Not only can it look chic and incredibly flattering, the trend actually makes for very comfortable wearing, especially when temperatures are high and you don’t want to wear anything too tight.

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Don’t leave it in the office

While on paper, a grey trouser suit may seem like it would be out of place anywhere apart from your board meetings, Priyanka Chopra’s Public School ensemble proves that they can work just as well for the evening. If you are taking it out after dark, just make sure you avoid wearing it with a white shirt or a court shoe.

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Team it with tee

And choose floaty fabrics if you want to keep it less office-appropriate and more casual. Head to Adam Selman for this two-piece (which has already been snapped up by Gigi Hadid).

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Wear it bare

Feel like a trouser suit is too stuffy for the evening? Take your cue from Rihanna and give it a sultry spin by keeping your look bare underneath.

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Be bold

…when it comes to colour. Take your cue from Hillary Clinton and Rita Ora, who refuse to shy away from a bright shade. It will help keep your look fresh and summery.

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Play with proportion

Jacquemus’ summer suiting was all about oversizing everything, but the blazers were worn slightly off the shoulders, which offset the volume so it didn’t drown the models’ frames.

Bring it in at the ankle

If you don’t want to go slouchy from head-to-toe, take your cue from Arizona Muse and opt for trousers with a harem style that pinch in at the bottom rather than an exaggerated flare.

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Take it through to winter

While the slouchy suit is the ideal way to wear tailoring in the summer, that doesn’t mean you need to pack the trend away come September. When the new season arrives, simply layer up with polo-necks and opt for more muted tones.

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Try some shoulder robing

…because it’s the coolest way to wear your jacket this season (and it will help make your summer suit look more casual and less office-ready).

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Pack a punch with print

Whether it’s head-to-toe florals at Gucci or this Beetlejuice-inspired offering from Alexa Chung, a summer suit is a great opportunity to have some fun with patterns and print.